Tulips terry late and early. White terry tulips

One of the most beautiful plants, which can be called a real garden decoration, are terry tulips. Today these flowers have won the hearts of many professional gardeners and amateurs.

Terry Tulips

This is a new group of colors, successfully combining the features of two classes - the fringe of one and the swings of the petals of the other. The stem is quite strong, strong, and has a height of 35-40 cm. This kind of tulips has developed leaf system and is distinguished by special decorative characteristics of buds.

Flowers large, in diameter up to 10-15 cm, with wide, rounded petals. An unusual impression is produced by the magnificent appearance of a thick- flowered flower resembling a peony. In addition, attract terry tulips with their bright colors and early flowering period. They are very diverse and differ not only in color, but also in the shape of the petals, the structure of the flower, and the height of the stem.

Early varieties

Flowering begins these flowers as early as the end of April. The height of the tulips of the early varieties does not exceed 30 cm. Therefore, they are planted mainly in the foreground or used as pot culture. Flowers in the open form can have a diameter of up to 8 cm, they retain their beauty for a long time. You should only protect them from heavy rains, which can bend the buds to the ground.

Among the popular varieties is particularly notable Murillo. This is a tulip terry early, which already from the beginning of May pleases with its dazzling white with a pink shade of flowers. A special charm is given by the presence in the bud of a large number of petals.

Monte Carlo is a variety resistant to diseases and bad weather. Large flowers, up to 10 cm in diameter, on a sturdy low stem have a very beautiful yellow color.

Tulips of the Abba variety stand out among others with their rich red color. It is very common in Russia due to its resistance to low temperatures.

One of the first to begin its flowering variety of Verona. The stem is quite high (up to 45 cm). Flowers with soft cream buds will be a good addition to any composition.

Mondial - white terry tulips, characterized by long flowering. Petals with a pointed tip have a small green strip on the outside. Surprisingly beautiful is the white variety Cardinal Mingenti, fringed white Swan Wings and Hani Moon.

Late grades

These terry tulips differ from the early varieties with their higher peduncle, whose length can reach 75 cm, and large buds. Therefore, plants can break under heavy rainfall. To avoid this, it is recommended to tie the flowers.

One of the most popular varieties, representing tulips terry late, is Nice. A small bud on a sturdy stable stem is colored in bright yellow with red stripes and spots.

Tulips Mount Tecoma its crystal white can add to any bouquet of lightness and freshness. Blooms usually in late spring. The same white is Brooklyn.

Very impressive looks on the flowerbed of black with a purple overflow variety called Symphony.

Especially distinguished among all colors are tulips terry fringed. An unusual look gives them a pictorial needle-like fringe that adorns the edges of the petals. There are varieties that have simply amazing color. For example, the Louvre - a lilac tulip with a light fringe, Fabio - the bright red petals of this flower frame a yellow strip, and the Skipper variety of violet color has a border of bronze color.

Growing and maintenance conditions

Place for growing tulips should be selected solar, protected from cold wind. Soils are preferably rich in composition, neutral or slightly alkaline. Top dressing is carried out several times during the season. The first time the soil is fertilized when the first shoots appear. Then, before beginning bud formation, during their active growth and early flowering. As a top dressing, urea (1 tablespoon per 1 m ² ), superphosphate and special fertilizers for flowers are used.

Regular watering is required to provide tulips in the spring, especially during the flowering period. Continue it until the aboveground part of the plant does not turn yellow. This happens 2-3 weeks after the end of flowering. It is recommended to remove dried flowers in time. Like most garden plants, terry tulips need weeding and loosening of the soil.

Reproduction

Tulips can reproduce both seeds and bulbs. But in the seed progeny it is almost impossible to preserve the characteristics of the variety, so this method is used in rare cases.

New bulbs of terry tulips are formed in the maternal sinuses and mature around mid-July. At this time they are separated, thoroughly dried in a shaded place, after which they remove the remains of the earth and roots from them and place them for storage. In the room where the bulbs will be before planting, it is necessary to maintain a humidity of about 80%. The air temperature is maintained at 20 ° C in the first three weeks, after which it gradually decreases to 9-12 ° C.

Landing

It should be borne in mind that terry tulips are particularly demanding on the soil. Therefore it is important to carefully prepare the place before planting. If the soil is clayey, it is worthwhile to add river sand to it. Planted bulbs in the fall, in the central strip of Russia it is usually done in late September or early October, so that before frosts they could take root. The timing of planting depends on the variety. Tulips early blossoming, usually planted for a couple of weeks before the late flowering.

For planting, bulbs are selected with clean skin, without any stains, hard to touch. In order to prevent them, it is recommended to treat for one hour with foundation. Depending on the size of the bulbs, choose the depth of planting and the distance between the rows. Larger specimens require a large area. On average, between the bulbs observe a distance of 10-15 cm, and the gap between the rows is at least 30 cm.

At the onset of the first frost, the place where the bulbs are planted is covered with humus, foliage or straw. When the planting dates are observed, before the onset of the winter, the rudiments of leaves and the flower-sprouting shoot are formed. In spring, when the soil begins to thaw, the shoots come to the surface and begin to develop fully.

Diseases and pests

Like all other varieties of tulips, terry are prone to certain diseases. The most common are penicillosis, bulbous sclerotinia, fusariosis, gray mold, bacterial decay, etc. Often there is variegation on tulips. This disease is transmitted through sucking insects and knives during the cutting of the plant. When detecting colors with signs of variegation, they must be removed immediately. This will prevent the spread of infection and save other flowers.

Of the insects, the most dangerous is the bulbar mite. It is possible to fight it with the help of processing plants with special means designed for this purpose.